Mental Health Worker

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch is seeking a Mental Health Worker to support a trauma-informed residential program for youth. You will help supervise daily activities, teach living and social skills, and model positive behavior for adolescents in treatment.

The role requires empathy, reliability, and strong communication with youth and families; duties include documenting treatment, coordinating with the treatment team, and facilitating psycho-educational groups.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older.
• Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: pass background check as required by the State of Montana.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to empathize with youths experiencing mental health challenges and provide compassionate care.
• Effective communication with youth, families, and treatment team.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.
• Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit and supervise youth.
• Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.
• Serve as a liaison to families and agencies; conduct weekly contacts.
• Support treatment procedures and participate in psycho-educational groups.
• Assist the treatment team and contribute to overall program needs.

Skills

Empathy and Compassion

Communication Skills

Boundaries and Professionalism

Documentation Skills

Self-motivation

Team-oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary: At Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, we count on our Mental Health Workers to support a trauma-informed environment, facilitate, and supervise day-to-day activities of residential programming such as recreational activities, completion of basic living and social skills while assuring the safety of the youth. They serve as a positive role model and mentor to adolescents in treatment. A Mental Health Worker will possess a strong work ethic, reliability, and a desire to help youth with complex emotional and behavioral issues. They should have a passion for this field and be a positive role model and influence the youth.Compensation & Benefits: Starting salary range: $19.21–$21.62 per hour, based on education and relevant experience. This reflects steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. YBGR offers ongoing training, opportunities for advancement, and a supportive, mission-driven team culture.Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:Implement treatment programming and provide feedback for each child in the unit.Maintain a positive, safe, and therapeutic milieu in the treatment unit. Supervise youth at all times while teaching them coping and daily living skills.Complete proper treatment documentation on time and consistent with YBGR policies.Serve as a liaison to families and agencies responsible for youth in the unit, always providing professional customer service. Responsible for weekly contacts with families/agencies etc.Serve as a support person in the therapeutic treatment procedures (recreational, educational, spiritual, social, medical, etc.) assigned by the Program Manager.Design and implement psycho-educational groups to increase clients' knowledge and skills.Responsible/accountable to the treatment team and YBGR for overall program needsRequired Qualifications:21 years old or olderCriminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.High School Diploma or GEDRequired Abilities/SkillsEmpathy and Compassion: Ability to empathize with the struggles and emotions of youth experiencing mental health challenges, and to provide compassionate care.Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with youth, their families, and other members of the treatment team to facilitate treatment and support plans.Boundaries and Professionalism: Understanding of professional boundaries and ethical guidelines in mental health care, including maintaining confidentiality and respecting patient autonomy.Documentation Skills: Ability to maintain accurate and detailed records of youth’s interactions, treatment plans, and progress notes in compliance with YBGR requirements.Demonstrate being self-motivated, self-disciplined, and diligent with forward thinking.Demonstrate the ability to think of their team over self and define success collectively rather than individually.The ability to effectively interact and communicate with others. These skills are essential for building and maintaining relationships, collaborating with colleagues, resolving conflicts, and navigating various social situations.Demonstrate the following values.Faith - is being sure of successfully achieving our mission, based upon our trust in a loving creator.Integrity - doing what is right, putting the needs of others above your own, and living by the highest values.Relationship - being committed to one another in a mutually respectful, dignified, healthy, and honoring manner.Stewardship is the use of any resource or talent entrusted to YBGR to fulfill the mission and values.Willingness and ability to obtain certification in First Aid/CPR and Violence Intervention Prevention.#YBGRMHW